Today Plunkett, along with other social enterprise support organisations, is responding to information provided by our members in a recent survey on COVID-19 financial support, led by UnLtd. Together we are working to influence the government to ensure that the support packages can work for you. We know that community [...]
The UK hospitality industry provides around 3 million jobs and generates £130 billion, resulting in £38bn in taxation. However, unlike the Arts or Sports, there is no dedicated Minister for Hospitality. In light of the increasing challenges faced by the hospitality sector during the pandemic, there are now calls for such a Minister to [...]
The cusp of any new year is an opportunity to look forward with renewed hope, positivity and anticipation - and this year is no exception. Based on the extraordinary events of 2020, and truly spectacular response of rural community businesses, I can clearly see the opportunities for community businesses in 2021 - new and [...]
Sam Tullock 01603 727668 email us Website Hugh J Boswell Hugh J Boswell was established in 1906 and we continue today to help our clients to protect their businesses through an ever-evolving risk landscape. Our approach puts our clients at the centre of everything we do and [...]
Luke Ireland 01865 921145 email us Website Creventa Creventa provides the following software services to pubs, restaurants, bars, theatres, and sports clubs across the world, managed via an Android tablet or iPad within the venue. Order & pay via guest mobile device Order and payment from [...]
The Scottish Government recently published a Draft Strategy for Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture Research that will run from 2022-2027. This is an ambitious multidisciplinary programme with a budget of around £48 million a year. Its programme is divided into five main themes: Plant and animal health Sustainable food system and supply Human impacts [...]
The National Association of Local Councils (NALC), which represents England's 10,000 local (parish and town) councils and 100,000 councillors, has launched The Good Councillor's guide to community business to promote the opportunities that community businesses can create locally. The Plunkett Foundation wrote the guide in partnership with Power to Change (the independent trust that supports community [...]
December 2020 Thank you for your interest - details of the latest support and grants from Hopkins Plunkett Communities Scheme can be found here This allocation of funding has arrived as the scheme – a partnership between East Anglian housebuilder Hopkins Homes and national charity the Plunkett Foundation - was extended [...]
Updates for community businesses This is Plunkett's regularly updated page for advice and guidance for all community businesses during the coronavirus pandemic. News and support from Plunkett From Plunkett Advice and support for community businesses Advice & Support [...]
Co-operative Development Scotland has launched a new campaign to showcase the role inclusive business models can play in achieving the Scottish Government’s aim of creating a fairer, stronger and more democratic economy following the COVID-19 pandemic. To launch the campaign, CDS commissioned a new survey which revealed promising results for receptiveness to [...]
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